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Girl Power in the Music Industry"Rock and roll can save the world," some music junkie might say, most likely of the male species. Dating back to the wonder eras of the 1950's through the 1970's, rock and roll was predominantly written and performed by male musicians, ultimately creating a void of female artistry. Even in the subgenre of punk rock, women were often treated as a novelty by the music press and cultural critics – gifting bands such as the Sex Pistols and the Clash with rock notoriety, while their female counterparts, such as the Runaways and Bikini Kill, sunk into obscurity. It is completely obvious that women have been absent and unappreciated throughout music history, so what exactly has rock and roll saved? Certainly not the concept of gender equality within the music industry. Now in the advanced world of 2015, equality has become the hottest topic, but because the music industry is historically, and in some circumstances currently, dominated by men, female musicians are consequential |
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Soccer and ConcussionsWhen he was 13 years old, Zackery Lystedt almost died from a brain hemorrhage. Zack was a young athlete who played on his junior high school football team - and was a gifted athlete. Just like the millions of kids who play sports, especially competitive contact sports like soccer, hockey, and football, Zack was competitive, and loved playing the game. An average teenager in many ways, he is an avid supporter of the Seattle Seahawks, he loves music (especially Eminem) and his favorite food is Alaska King Crab (Mickool 1). But ever since he suffered a concussion during a football game, his life has been drastically different than most teenager's. Zack was a talented football player who played on both offense and defense. Late in the first half of a weekly football game, Zack hit his head on the ground while tackling his opponent. A video of Zack showed him rolling on the ground - it was obvious that he was in pain. He was taken out of the game. But three short plays later, Zack was pu |
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Reality in Allegory of the CaveHumankind is blinded by what they are allowed to see, regardless of what the truth is. We cannot see the truth because of the darkness that we are surrounded by. Although, we believe in whatever is visible to us and what we can sense, we cannot rely on our senses either because, they are imperfect and are based on how we as an individual's see things not how they truly are. In the "Allegory of the Cave," Plato illustrates, how mankind is unable to see the truth and implies that if we rely on our ideas and perceptions to know the truth about existence then we will know very little about it. Also, the "Allegory of the Cave," is a metaphor meant to illustrate the effects of education and knowledge on the human soul and how people cannot and do not want to believe the realty. Thus, this essay will focus of how humankind is surrounded by the darkness of the ignorance and how some of my significant changes in my perception. This "Allegory of the Cave" is a dia |
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The Passive Beauty of CinderellaWhen one thinks of traditional gender stereotypes, women are often thought of as submissive, passive, dependent, and gentle, and men as dominant, active and decisive. Through these gender roles are being challenged today, these characteristics have been seen as the appropriate gender identities for centuries. Examining the portrayal of women and men in literature offers insight into what societies deemed as appropriate gender roles during certain time periods. Many stories throughout history have portrayed males and females following these stereotypical gender roles, and there are countless tales of a man rescuing a woman from some sort of evil or dire situation. Charles Perrault's "Cinderella," published in 1697, is an example of fairytale whose characters align with these gender stereotypes. A close examination of "Cinderella" suggests that Cinderella's goodness lies in her passiveness and beauty. In this paper I argue that Perrault's "Cinderella" reinfo |
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Fives and Twenty-Fives by Michael PitreEven though Michael Pitre's quote suggests that war stories don't focus on the civilians involved, Pitre's interpretation is unique in that he provides insight into the suffering of those not actively participating in war. The way he depicts other people's perspective of the war is why Fives and Twenty Fives has resonated with both civilians and military members. Through the novel, during the Honors Convocation, and the interview with Pitre, it is made known how he felt about the innocent civilians involved and certainly focuses on their role in war. A specific instance where the use of civilian guilt is used can be found on page 176. Donovan's platoon passes an older man selling alfalfa hay on the roadside as the man wipes the sweat off his brow. That man embodies all of the guiltless, faultless citizens who struggle mightily during war on their homeland. Peter says the man reminds him of |
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Mercenaries and Private Military CompaniesThe use of mercenaries has been historically a constant phenomenon till almost the end of the XX century, when their activities were criminalized by the international community. Parallel to that phenomenon European States, during their colonial expansion over all continents, authorized two other forms of similar violence by non state actors: the corsairs and the colonial merchant companies, such as the East India Company or the Hudson Bay Company. At the threshold of the XXI century we are witnessing a similar phenomenon. Although mercenaries have not completely disappeared "private military and security companies" (PMSC), in the course of the past 20 years, have increasingly taken over the traditional activities carried out by mercenaries before1. Contrary to mercenaries, private military and security companies are transnational corporations legally registered which obtain contracts from governments, private firms, intergovernmental and non governmental organizations. In low |
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The Consequences of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence happens when someone tries to either physically or emotionally abuse someone in an attempt to take control of their life by using fear. Domestic violence is often used by males in order to control their partner or their spouses, although there have been cases where a male has been physically or emotionally abused by his spouse and or girlfriend as well. Unfortunately, males are often too embarrassed to report being abused. Domestic violence is not only limited to abuse of a spouse or a partner, it could also include the elderly and children. If domestic violence is not reported it could lead to elder abuse, battered women, child abuse, a cycle of violence and homelessness which all could end up resulting in death. There is a lot of organization designed to help deal with the majority of all these problems if only they could as for it. So in this paper I will be analyzing some of the results that could occur because of somebody using domestic violence to control others |
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Costa Rica and Chemical HappinessA global study was done years ago by the New Economics Foundation to find out the long pondered question, which country is the, "happiest". Costa Rica, surprisingly, is ranked first as the world's happiest country. Costa Rica ranks 71 in the World's richest countries so how can they be so, "happy," (Greenfield)? According to the New Economics Foundation, "Costa Ricans report the highest life satisfaction in the world and have the second-highest average life expectancy of the new world (second to Canada)" (Kristof). Despite the perfect climate, and laid back attitude and lifestyle, this phenomenon cannot be from solely daily dealings and experiences according to David Anderson in a recent TED Talk. Anderson explains to the audience how, "your brain is more than a bag of chemicals and how day to day interactions involve more than just simple releases of chemicals (Anderson). This reasoning brings up a massive debate in the world of biology and psych |
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J.C. Penney - Business Case StudyExecutive Summary J. C. Penney made several strategic mistakes since Ackman gained a seat on the J.C. Penney board in 2010, and brought in Ron Johnson to revitalize the company. Johnson's brief tenure at J. C. Penney introduced a new logo, Ellen DeGeneres as spokesperson, a simplified pricing strategy, reduction in the number of times prices are marked down, redesigned department stores. The changes at involved jobs cuts, including nearly 1,000 employees at its headquarters, and the closing of one-third of its call centers. J. C. Penney's original vision was to make money and build business through serving the community with fair dealing and honest value guided by the Golden Rule of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you (Beaver, 2015). The vision was nearly a century ahead of mainstream thinking, and is exquisitely crafted to be a key differentiator in today's retail market. J. C. Penney's original philosophy and value system established a powerful foundation with the co |
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The Wars by Timothy FindleyThe healthy human mind does not wake up in the morning thinking this is its last day on Earth. But this is believed to be a luxury, not a curse. The soldiers that fought during World War One, unfortunately were not exposed to this mentality, instead they were exposed to the harsh reality that each day that they wake up may become their last. This, among many other factors takes a great toll on the soldiers psychologically and in some cases result in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The psychological impact on the soldiers is portrayed through Timothy Findley's, The Wars and the various WW1 poets. In The Wars, Rodwell is known as a soldier in the dugout who rescues wounded animals and keeps them in cages under his bunk. Rodwell is a kind and caring man who later took his own life after witnessing his fellow soldiers torture and kill a cat. "Apparently he'd gone 'down the line' and been assigned to a company who'd been in the trenches all through the fire storms without |
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Identity in The Red ViolinI have chosen this topic for my essay, since this movie has had a great impact on me personally because of my connection to musical instruments. I am aware that it is not necessarily touching the subject of searching for an identity, or the debatable nature of multiculturalism, but I have come to some very interesting and thought provoking ideas as I have watched the movie and read some reviews and articles. In the movie, we cannot clearly distinguish a soul searching for consolation and an identity. But I believe that each character in this movie is somehow finding their own identity or their own voice in the object that they are using to communicate: the Red violin. I would like to use this essay as an opportunity to analyze how each character's identity is shaped by the appearance of the violin. I would like to begin my analysis with the creator himself, then move on to his wife, his unborn child, and then the rest of the characters one by one. Also, there can be hints found in the |
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The Organizational Structure of StarbucksStarbucks started out as a small coffee house in Seattle, Washington in 1971, established by three men who believed in good coffee. In 1981, they brought in Howard Shultz as director of marketing and retail stores (Wilma, 2004). Schultz had a vision that extended far beyond the roasting of coffee beans and purchased the company from the founders in 1987. Shultz succeeded and surpassed his vision by establishing a functional organizational structure that allowed for rapid growth of the company while maintaining his concept. Starbucks' organizational structure is a traditional functional structure. A functional organizational structure is one in which the organization's guidelines are followed to the letter. They have definitive levels of authority for each level of management (Irani, 2013). Starbucks has a vertical flow, with all of the specific departments ultimately being accountable to the CEO, Howard Shultz. This structure has allowed the company to maintain the vision and directio |
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HFCS - High Fructose Corn SyrupHigh Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a common sweetener in sodas and fruit-flavored drinks and it is made by adding enzymes to corn syrup in order to convert some of the glucose to fructose, or "fruit sugar." Therefore, HFCS is 'high' in fructose compared to the pure glucose that is in corn syrup. Many controversies have risen due to this, however, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that HFCS is better than other types of sweeteners. Research suggests that the increase in HFCS consumption can be a contributing factor to obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, kidney stone formation, gout, and might also be a contributor to the sudden upsurge in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Fructose is more rapidly metabolized in the liver, therefore flooding metabolic pathways and leading to increased triglyceride synthesis and fat storage in the liver. This can cause a rise in serum triglycerides, which elevates cardio |
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India, Marvel Comics and Manifest DestinyIn an age of globalization, India, a growing economic superpower, has picked up a lot from American pop culture. In his article Marvel Comics and Manifest Destiny, David Adesnik justifies Spider-Man's re-invention into an Indian character by giving reasons India is ready for their own Spider-Man, and showing places where it would be necessary to change the character by contrasting the new Spider-Man with the traditional American one due to cultural differences. While I do agree with Adesnik that there are reasons why even popular American comics might not fully resonate with other cultures, there is not adequate evidence that foreign countries reject American superheroes due to dissimilar morals. Superhero comics sell well in other countries, but according to Adesnik's article, "the two Spider-Man films each grosses more than $400 million overseas, just slightly more than they did domestically." Adesnik implies that although the idea behind superheroes is clearly interestin |
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The Powerful and Vulnerable CheetahThe cheetah is one of the most amazing animals on earth. Although it is only a medium sized animal and a small wild cat, it is the fastest land animal in the world. The cheetah's body is long and slender to help it run faster while hunting its prey. It is also a very beautiful animal with a tan coat and black markings. The cheetah is an endangered animal. One of the reasons for this is its beautiful coat which is used for illegal trade. The cheetah's long and slender body has evolved to allow it to run fast so it can capture its prey. The average cheetah weighs from 77-143 pounds and is from 3.5-4.5 feet long. Its tail is 25-31 inches long. The cheetah uses its tail for balance and to steer, like a boat rudder. It can run from 0-60 miles per hour in three seconds, faster than most cars. The cheetah is one of the only animals that makes distinct facial expressions that show its mood. Also, unlike other wild cats cheetahs cannot roar. However, they can purr like domestic cats. Cheetahs are typically solitary animals. Male cheetahs |
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Antigone: The First FeministMale-dominated societies have existed for ages. Sophocles' work Antigone illustrates women in the ancient Greek society as capable and strong mannered with the ability of making wise, and often more moral, decisions. Antigone is the main character who breaks both ancient and contemporary stereotypes of weak and subordinate positions in society. Antigone is willing to sacrifice her own life rebelling against the patriarchal society in which she is captive to provide a proper burial for her brother. Antigone's role as a woman and the relationships she has with many characters affects the play by not only representing feminism and the struggle between men and women, but by upsetting gender roles and the hierarchy of ancient society. The first words spoken by Antigone and the first words in the play demonstrate the vivid danger that Antigone is capable of imposing on other characters in the play, especially Creon: My own flesh and blood-dear sister, dear Ismene, how many griefs our fath |
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Consequences of the Columbian ExchangeIn the book "1493", by Charles Mann, we read about Christopher Columbus and the outcome from his voyages. First chapter of 1493, Mann brings up the Columbian Exchange and the consequences of it. Whether or not Christopher Columbus was a good man, the explorations that he conducted were the beginning of what we now call the Americas. Throughout his journey he encountered substantial consequences that had an impact on why countries are the way they are today. Some of the more recognizable ones that come to mind are the exchange of human beings and their diseases. Mann made it evident that, in his opinion, he thought humankind had the most historic impact coming from the Columbian Exchange. After Columbus' first voyage he brought back at least ten captive Taino Indians. The Spaniards made the assumption that there were millions of these "Indians" living on Hispaniola, so the Spanish used this to their advantage and made them their laborers. The Spaniards worked them for around thirty-four years until they came to the realization that there was less than five hundred Taino still alive. The col |
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Literary Examples of Making ConnectionsIt is human nature for people to feel like they don't fit in. I have chosen the theme "Everybody feels like they do not belong in society or cultures at times". The theme i have chosen is evident the text "The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian", written by Sherman Alexie, the short story "The Whale", by Witi Ihimaera. The theme is also explored though the movies "Boy" by Taika Waititi and "The Hurricane", directed by Norman Jewison. The book "The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian" written by Sherman Alexie, puts the reader in the life of Arnold Spirit. Arnold is a Native American living in poverty without hope; one day Arnold decides to leave when someone encourages him to find hope. Arnold leaves his Tribe behind and joins a White school despite being called a Traitor. When he arrives at the White school he discovers that he is the only Native American in this white society. This shows that Arnold feels al |
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Mandala - The Circle of CompletionThe Mandala (Sanskrit for "circle" or "completion") has a long history and is Lucy Bloom recognized for its deep spiritual meaning and representation of wholeness. Mandalas are found among the most ancient art forms created by human beings. It is thought that they express worshipful awe of nature's cycles and the mysteries of life and death. "From Native American and Tibetan sand paintings to Gothic rose windows and Hindu yantras, mandalas are used as symbols for meditation, protection and healing" (Clare Goodwin 1996). The alternation of day and night, the ever-changing moon, and the rhythms of the seasons are aptly expressed by circular designs. These natural occurrences became the foundation for a worldview based on circles. In my Mandala you'll see what I like or what I do. It will basically tell you who I am or who I was. This Mandala piece will also reveal my surroundings from the past and how it changed me. In this image, it will show my interest i |
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Short Story - When Destiny CallsThe church clock ringed the hour, its resonating tone resounding over the town. Out there dim smoke twisted over the hedgerows as the tank engine peaked the ascent from Dorset. As it drew closer viaduct, the engine driver gave a short blast on the shriek and began to slow the train to stop at the Stratton Halt. There was one and only traveler sitting tight for the 16:10 train to Yeovil. Captain Walter Boyle was coming back to his battalion in France, after a brief time of leave. He joined the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1914 and served bravely in some of the bloodiest battle of the war. Walter had lived an enchanted life yet he harbored a profound internal pain, as he lost two of his brothers in this war. His elder brother Arthur Boyle was a subaltern in the Welch Regiment and had been killed in December 1914, he was eighteen months his senior. James Boyle, his youngest sibling was additionally in the Welch Regiment, had passed on subsequent to being shot by a sniper in March 1917, |
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Better Education Starts with Better TeachersImagine if your house starts to fall apart and have you've tried everything to prevent like re-patching holes, install new molding. You've tried almost everything, but the house just continue to fall apart. You end up spending thousands of dollars trying to fix the house, but nothing seems to work. What should you do next? Would you continue to spend thousands of dollars into the house with no improvement? Or would you invest time into a cure, like building a new foundation? If the foundation which the house stands on is not secure, then all efforts of improvement is futile. This story illustrates the U.S. education system that is continuously being worked on, but fail to measure up to its full potential. According to the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) "While the U.S. spends more per student than most countries, this does not translate into better performance. For example, the Slovak Republic, which spends around USD 53,000 per student, performs at the same level |
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My Personal AwakeningI was born in the humblest of circumstances in a country that was engulfed in a civil war. The streets, markets, and churches were decorated with stacked sand bags at every corner to assist the carnage that happened on a daily basis. I can recollect the exact moment in my life that ended my sense of being a child. The onslaught that ensued on that clammy and sweltering evening gave me a window to what humanity is really like. After that evening, I made a conclusion that I was malicious and must behave, speak, and learn accordingly. Before that night, play time with my friends revolved around the patrols and plundering in our vicinity by the soldiers or the guerrillas. On a daily basis, I would see soldiers scurrying around and setting hasty fighting positions throughout my neighborhood and in the cotton fields that were visible from my house. As the soldiers would depart, the guerrillas would come and take apart the positions and threaten anyone who would attempt to help the soldiers. |
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Short Story - The Tale of RythianA man, a boy, and a girl were walking down a path they had lost track of time completely decided to camp under a giant tree for the night the boy his is the young prince Rythian and with him is Sir Ezio the commander of the Templar knights and the young girl her name was Jasmine and she was born in the city of Hydrax but cast out into the woods as a child and she grew up living off of the land. the princes father brought the land back from the edge off civil war and brought peace to the land but the king has been murdered by the kings high priest who turns out to be the leader of the order of the Demiurge and as they went to murder Rythian in his sleep they found him to be on his balcony looking at the stars "good evening my prince aren't the stars lovely tonight" said the priest "yes but their beauty is nothing but a shadow compared to the beauty of Jasmine" said Rythian, "Oh ok.. wait who is Jasmine my prince?" asked the priest curiously. "She is my love, my gem, my queen she is that |
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Causes of the Fall of the Mycenaean EmpireAbstract The Mycenaean empire was one of the strongest empires during the period between 1600 and 1100 BC but later came to collapse in 1200 BC.The reasons for the collapse are a combination of many arguments and none of the arguments could stand on its own to be defined as the only reason for the collapse of the empire. The reasons for the collapse were a combination of many factors that incorporated among them internal conflicts among the members of the Mycenaean society due to ethnic and social divisions and this is viewed as a reason that played a major role in the decline. Other reasons included raids from external communities and states, climatic changes and natural calamities. Introduction Mycenaean empire, also known as the Mycenaean Greece, is the last phase of the use of bronze metal during the Bronze Age period. The empire existed between 1600-1100 BC and was experienced on various sites including Pylos in Messenia, Thebes in Boeotia and Iolkos in Thessaly and other major s |
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Nationalism and European History: 1789 to 1914This paper discusses the entire period in question, from the revolutionary politics in the formative years to 1848, to the age of imperial conquest and the scramble for colonies in the twentieth century. It ventures into the political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of nationalism, and further addresses the topic of international relations, including Europe's scramble for the empire on the late 19th century. During the revolutionary period, a symbolic national identity began developing amidst different linguistic, ethnic or racial groups across Europe. This happened in line with the people's struggles to come to terms with increasing mass politics, declining conventional social elites, xenophobia, and popular discrimination. Different people in the Hansburg Empire developed more mass-based, exclusive and violent approach to nationalism. This approach was adopted even by Magyars and Germans, who benefited from the empire's power structure. Nations situated at the periphery of |
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